Favorite place to take an exercise class

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Apr. 3, 2013

Wausau CrossFit at Wausau Box is a core strength and conditioning program. Participants work out in groups on varied routines. It is located at 908 Grand Ave., Suite B, Schofield. Personal training is also available. / T'xer Zhon Kha/Daily Herald Media

A group does pool exercises Friday at Riverside Athletic Club in Merrill. / T'xer Zhon Kha/Daily Herald Media

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Readers had a lot of love for exercise classes at their favorite gym, especially for Riverside Athletic Club in Merrill. YMCA branches in Stevens Point and Wausau also got nods for their programs. Readers like to sweat it out at Wausau Cr

“Exercising at Riverside Athletic Club is like working out with family. We especially like the water exercise class. You have a good workout without feeling like you put in the time. The staff always greets you with a smile and seem to be concerned for your well being. I really love going to the club.”

Mary Schroeder, Merrill

“My first reason is they make you feel welcomed. When I walk in there I never feel as if I don’t belong. The next reason is they have many workout classes to chose from. Examples are kickboxing, water aerobics, Zumba, etc. Finally it gives me a place to escape my busy life and provides the chance to have some ‘me’ time.”

Kathleen Rauchle, Merrill

On exercise classes at Woodson YMCA (Wausau)..

“I work at the YMCA just four hours a week and get a chance to mingle with members both then, and I work out there every evening! I have tried a few different classes and have enjoyed all of them. They are easily manageable for newbies or hard core athletes. The instructors are very good at encouraging and motivating you as well as offering modified variations to accommodate the different levels. I hear from all the class attendees how in love with the classes they are. We have Zumba devotees, TRX, yoga, swim aerobics, weight management classes, boxing classes, and on and on. There is something for everyone!”

Jacki LaCerte, Wausau

On exercise classes at Wausau CrossFit..

“The community is amazing. It hurts the same for everybody so everybody cheers you on. I like that you’ll never be perfect, there’s always something you can improve on and work on.”